Ornamental frame for alarm clocks



Dec. 16, 1930. p, SIPTROTT 1,785,233

ORNAMENTAL FRAME FOR ALARM CLOCKS Filed May 4, 1928 Patented Dec. 16, 1930 @FFECE PAUL SIPTROTT, OF NEW YORK,

ORNAMENTAL FRAIvTE FOR ALARM CLOCKS Application filed May 4, 1928. Serial Ne. 275,034.

Q This invention relates to an article of manufacture and has for its principal object to provide an ornamental frame to be removably attached to an existing article of utility such as an alarm clock, so as not only to improve the appearance of the latterbut also to steady it in position when used on a table, desk or the like.

While I do not wish to confine the use'of my new frame to any particular article, the same is primarily designed for standard size alarm clockof the inexpensive type. Such clocks as is well known, are unsightly and because of that and their relatively lightweight their use, say on a mantelpiece, desk or the like, is generally objectionable.

A further object of this invention is to con-.

struct the frame, so that it can be manufactured at a comparatively low cost to be within reach of the most moderate means.

With these and other objects in view my invention consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter more fully described and defined in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawing which constitutes part of this specification and in which similar reference characters denote corresponding parts, Fig. 1 is a front elevation of my new frame shown as applied to an alarm clock; Fig. 2 is a cross section of the frame on line 2-2 of Fig. 1 and a side view of the clock on which it is held by friction; Fig. 3 is a sectional top plan view of the frame showing modified means for the attachment thereof to the clock; Fig. t is a similar view to Fig. 3 with another modification of the attachment means; Fig. 5 is a view similar to that of Fig. 2 of a still other modification of the attachment means, Fig. 6 is a rear view of the lower part of the frame and clock showing still other modified means of attachment; Figs. 7 and 8 are vertical sections of two other modifications.

Referring to the drawing in detail and first to Figs. 1 and 2, 10 denotes an alarm clock of the conventional shape and standard size, having a cylindrical casing from the top of which projects upwardly a pin 11 carrying 559 a finger or grasp in form of a ring 12 and at its bottom two laterally slanting pins 13 serving as feet for the clock. Such clock is adapted to be supported on a table or the like by the feet 13 whose lower ends, by reason of their slanting position, will be even with the bcttompart of the circumference of the casing. Being ordinarily unadorned and made of shining sheet metal, the clock, as previously stated, is unsightly and therefore rarely used in full sight, except perhaps in the kitchen. To convert this clock into an article that could be used even in a parlor or on an office desk without changing its construction I provide a frame constituting the subject of this invention. This frame 14 is-of an ornamental design made of metal by casting or the like and is adapted to be slipped over and embrace the front or dial face of the clock. It is made of such size and shape that when applied to the clockit will conceal the casing when viewed from the front. To serve at the same time as a means for stabilizing the clock when positioned on a table, mantelpiece or the like, the lower part of said frame is made to project downwardly beyond the bottom of the casing so that its lower edge will serve as a support in lieu of the feet 18 which will be somewhat raised from the table, and will hold the clock in a somewhat rearwardly inclined position as shown in Fig. 2.

The opening 14 of the frame is circular and of such diameter that it will snugly engage around the dial face of the casing. In order to facilitate its mounting around the case this opening is somewhat beveled rearwardly as seen in Fig. 2, so that it will first freely pass around the case and then gradually engage the same and be supported in position by friction.

However, since with standard size clocks itmay happen that the opening in the frame slightly varies from the circumference of the clock, the same may be made of larger diam eter and the frictional engagement not de pended upon. Instead I may use special means for the attachment of said frame in position.

Thus according to Fig. 3 the frame 14: may be cast with or have attached to its top a rearwardly projecting recessed member 14- to extend toward the pin 11 of the clock. This member 14; is provided with a bore lt which extends transversely forwardly through the frame and through which can be passed a hook-shaped member 15 formed with a threaded stem 15. The hook 15 is adapted to embrace the pin 11 and may be made to embrace the same by unscrewing member 11 and slipping it through the opening in hook 15. The hook projects with its stem 15 through the bore 14 forwardly and bears on its outer end a nut 16. On mounting the frame on the clock the hook 15 will be passed through the frame and tightened by a nut 16.

In Fig. 4 a clamping member 17 in form of a pair of resilient tongues is riveted or otherwise fixed at 18 to the upper part of the frame 14 to project toward the pin 11 so that when properly positioned and the frame is slipped over the clock said tongues will snap around the pin 11.

In Fig. 5 the frame 14 is formed with a rearwardly projecting rib 1 f or the like, which has a threaded hole to bear a set screw 19 whereby the frame can be fixed in position on the clock 10.

A still other form of attachment may consist of two eyelets 1% which project from the rear of the bottom part of the frame 14 in range with the two pins 13 (Fig. 6). Before mounting the frame in position the pins 13 which, as usual, are screwed into the easing, are removed. After the adjustment of the frame in position the pins are passed through the eyelets 142 and screwed back into the casing.

In Fig. 7 the attachment of the frame 14* is efiected by bending the forward'edge of the case 10 so as to form an annular flange 1O engaging around the edge 14 of the opening in the frame. The glass pan-e 10" is adapted to bear against the shoulder formed by the bend.

In Fig. 8 the casing 10 as usual is formed with a downwardly bent annular flange 10 against which bears the glass pane 10. The frame 14 is provided with a rearwardly projeoting rib or flange provided with one or more notches 1 1*. These notches are adapted to snap over beads 10 formed by impressions in the metal casing 10 It is obvious that many other modifications of the means for the attachment of the frame on the clock may be made without departing from the principle of my invention and I, therefore, do not wish to confine myself to the details shown and described.

What I claim is:

1. The combination with a clock, of a frame to fit over the front portion of said clock and conceal the back of said clock, said frame having an opening with a bevelled wall, the smallest diametered portion of said bevelled wall being adapted to firmly grip said clock and form the sole means of support of said frame thereon.

:2. The combination with a clock, of an ornamental frame to fit over the front portion of said clock and conceal the back of said clock, the lower edge of said frame serving to partially support said clock in standing position, said frame having an opening provided with a bevelled wall, the smallest diametered portion of said bevelled wall being adapted to firmly grip said clock and form the sole means of support of said frame thereon.

3. The combination with a clock of an ornamental frame to fit over the front portion of the clock near the front face and conceal the rearward portion of said clock, said frame having an opening provided with a bevelled wall tapering toward the front of said frame, the smallest dian'ietered portion of said bevelled wall adapted to firmly grip said clock and form the sole means of support of said frame thereon.

4:. The combination with a clock having a substantially cylindrical casing, of a frame adapted to surround said casing, said frame having on opening therein, said opening having a beveled wall tapering toward the front of said frame so that when said frame is mounted on said clock the front portion of said bevelled wall forms the sole means of support of said frame on said clock.

5. The combination with a clock having a casing, of a frame adapted to removably engage around said casing, said frame having an opening provided with a sharp edge adapted to firmly grip said easing and form the sole means of support of said frame on said casing.

6. The combination with a clock having a casing, of a frame adapted to surround said casing, said frame having an opening therein, said opening having a bevelled wall tapering toward the front of said frame so that when said frame is mounted on said clock, the front portion of said bevelled wall forms the sole means of support of said frame on said clock.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

PAUL SIPTROTT. 

